Lead Application Engineer (IEC61850)

Job Description Summary

The Lead Application Engineer will be working to define requirements , enhance product features for a 61850 compliant system configuration tool, working together with engineers based in
HVDC Stafford/UK and other global locations. The role is accountable for business critical
NPI software development in order to meet product requirements and timelines for future
commercial HVDC (High Voltage DC) projects.

Job Description

Roles And Responsibilities

• Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
• Drive   sustenance and feature enhancement of 61850 configuration tool
• Stay updated with latest development in this protocol and its applications
• Define requirement and coordinate development of features with the SW developers
• Integrate software packages with existing systems and sub-systems.requirements throughout its life cycle.• Prepare formal and informal engineering documentation (e.g. Design documents, requirement specifications, Release reports, etc.)
• Prepare unit test and regression test specification, packages and templates.
• Support software release testing
• Interact with a multi-discipline engineering team to meet the project

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in, Technology or Engineering.
• 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience of working with 61850 protocol
• Experience with TCP/IP protocols like DNP3, IEC104/101, used in Substation Automation domain.
• 61850 standards awareness, working experience with IEC 61850 multi-vendor devices
• Knowledge on UCA (Utility Communications architecture) test procedures and test tools like Wireshark/MMS client tools
• Experience with IEC 61850 9-2 Process Bus Implementation
• Experience with time synchronization protocols like PTP, IRIG-B and,
• Understanding on redundancy protocols like PRP, HSR
• Exposure to Embedded C/C++, Matlab/Simulink (and/or other auto-coded

  Controls Software)

  Signatures Etc.)

  • Strong can-do attitude and energy level
• Experience with 61850 Configuration tools (Helinks STS preferred)
• Familiarity with modern cybersecurity constructs (e.g.Static Analysis, Digital

Desired Characteristics

• Shown technical problem-solving skills & experience
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience and track record of success in working with global

• Engineering Teams

• Motivated great teammate, self- starter, results oriented

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes